Five-ring circus, Part VIII

1) Michael Phelps' next goal is to elevate swimming beyond "an every four years sport." That's one place I'd pick against him.
2) If Usain Bolt had saved his victory lap until the 100 meters was actually over, could he have run a 9.5?
3) If badminton is an Olympic sport, can billiards be far behind?
4) Bare midriffs look fine on toned athletes, but it's a bad look on a female javelin thrower with a beer gut.
5) I never tire of "O, Canada," but I was beginning to think I might never hear it in Beijing.